ht2
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gascant said:Sounds like a party to me--at least 4 people want to do it now. Maybe we should have an SF BayLEAFs special event? :lol:
Please count me in also.
gascant said:Sounds like a party to me--at least 4 people want to do it now. Maybe we should have an SF BayLEAFs special event? :lol:
Are you counting the "fear factor" involved with tearing apart a perfectly good center console? :lol:Electric4Me said:I would call it low to medium.shay said:Lots of great information in this thread. What is the level of difficulty of installing the seat warmers? I am definitely wanting to install them.
gascant said:Are you counting the "fear factor" involved with tearing apart a perfectly good center console? :lol:Electric4Me said:I would call it low to medium.shay said:Lots of great information in this thread. What is the level of difficulty of installing the seat warmers? I am definitely wanting to install them.
Actually, one of the goals of doing this job en masse is that we come up with a set of instructions that others can follow later on. Having those definitely lowers the threshold for jumping in. For example, in my case, I have no idea how to disassemble the center console to run the wiring. My fear is that I would pull hard on something and crack off a tab that's critical for holding it in place. Job cost goes up having to replace that part. With instructions, though, no fear at all. Because Electric4Me has done the job already, he can provide guidance. The work is not difficult, but having good instructions is key. If you've seen us do the horn upgrade at our monthly SF BayLEAFs meetings, then I'm guessing you are probably prepared to take this one on as well.
I did run my hand very gingerly under the passenger side seat yesterday and found some potentially sharp edges in the seat pan. So I'm thinking that bandages will be a key "field consumable" for this job.
lemketron said:I'm thinking I might go with the one with the variable switch as I've also had issues in the past where low was too low and high was too high... Is this a different model of heater than everyone else is using, and if so, does it still work ok in the LEAF? How does the power consumption differ between the two?
OK, that's done. I found the sections on Seat Removal and Center Console Disassembly. Any hints on where to look for Power? If I get guidance on the Power, I can perhaps put together (and print) a file of all the relevant pages ahead of time.EVDRIVER said:Then download the service manual for $20
What do you mean about power? I tied into the fuse block. I'd be interested to hear what Phil did.gascant said:OK, that's done. I found the sections on Seat Removal and Center Console Disassembly. Any hints on where to look for Power? If I get guidance on the Power, I can perhaps put together (and print) a file of all the relevant pages ahead of time.EVDRIVER said:Then download the service manual for $20
Did anyone get that "plastic tool" that is used to pry off the top of the console?
Electric4Me said:What do you mean about power? I tied into the fuse block. I'd be interested to hear what Phil did.
I did not buy a plastic tool, but got things apart with minimal evidence remaining.
Bill
Electric4Me said:The 26th.
arnolddeleon said:Any thoughts on how to keep rear seat heaters from being left on? Dash mounted indicator light or switch?
arnold
Awesome, thanks!!ht2 said:+1.lemketron said:I'm thinking I might go with the one with the variable switch as I've also had issues in the past where low was too low and high was too high... Is this a different model of heater than everyone else is using, and if so, does it still work ok in the LEAF? How does the power consumption differ between the two?
I ordered one from e-bay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/heated-seat-2-seats-installed-single-dial-switch-seat-heater-car-cushion-/180757088725?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a15f649d5" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I think heat pad is almost same 27±3W/each pad.
Sorry that I hadn't responded to this sooner.ht2 said:arnolddeleon said:Any thoughts on how to keep rear seat heaters from being left on? Dash mounted indicator light or switch?
arnold
Nissan's solution. Bad design compare to OP's solution but visible from driver and rear passengers.
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=6763&p=149154#p149154" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I can't speak to how the wiring would work because I haven't looked at it, but I can say that there are times that I toggle back and forth between Hi & Lo to be comfortable. A variable set sounds great.lemketron said:Awesome, thanks!!ht2 said:+1.lemketron said:I'm thinking I might go with the one with the variable switch as I've also had issues in the past where low was too low and high was too high... Is this a different model of heater than everyone else is using, and if so, does it still work ok in the LEAF? How does the power consumption differ between the two?
I ordered one from e-bay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/heated-seat-2-seats-installed-single-dial-switch-seat-heater-car-cushion-/180757088725?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a15f649d5" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I think heat pad is almost same 27±3W/each pad.
Anyone see any reason not to order this one (aside from a possibly longer delivery time)?
They're $80 for a pair, same price as the "hi/lo" ones.
lemketron said:Awesome, thanks!!ht2 said:+1.lemketron said:I'm thinking I might go with the one with the variable switch as I've also had issues in the past where low was too low and high was too high... Is this a different model of heater than everyone else is using, and if so, does it still work ok in the LEAF? How does the power consumption differ between the two?
I ordered one from e-bay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/heated-seat-2-seats-installed-single-dial-switch-seat-heater-car-cushion-/180757088725?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a15f649d5" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I think heat pad is almost same 27±3W/each pad.
Anyone see any reason not to order this one (aside from a possibly longer delivery time)?
They're $80 for a pair, same price as the "hi/lo" ones.
It sounds (from the ebay description) like this particular model has a thermostat (?), as though it maintains a particular temperature. If so, that might be better than an "always on" hi/low.ht2 said:I ordered one from e-bay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/heated-seat-2-seats-installed-single-dial-switch-seat-heater-car-cushion-/180757088725?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a15f649d5" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I think heat pad is almost same 27±3W/each pad.
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I haven't received mine yet so I am guessing but switch is little bigger so we have to shave hole a little bit to fit.
I hope it's similar to this one.
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=6810&p=157538#p157538" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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